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Barcelona are set to battle rivals Real Madrid for the signature of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen this summer, with both Spanish giants eyeing the Napoli forward who has been in sensational form during his loan spell…

The Nigeria Football Federation has dismissed reports suggesting it owed late Super Eagles captain and coach, Christian Chukwu, the sum of $128,000 before his death. Reacting to social media claims, NFF General…

Luka Modric, legend of Real Madrid and Croatia, is expected to acquire a minority ownership interest in Swansea City. The 39-year-old midfielder will become a member of the ownership group alongside Jason Cohen, Brett…

Enzo Maresca refused to plead for the backing of Chelsea’s frustrated fans after his spluttering team were booed off during their 2-2 draw against Ipswich on Sunday. Blues boss Maresca and his players were…

Femi Otedola, the Nigerian billionaire, said Christian Chukwu was given a “new lease of life” after undergoing a prostrate cancer surgery in 2019.  In a tweet on Sunday, Otedola wrote a tribute to Chukwu, who died…

President Bola Tinubu has sent condolences to the family, friends, and associates of Nigerian football…

A former captain and head coach of the Super Eagles, Christian Chukwu, is dead. He was 74. The football legend reportedly passed away in the early hours of Saturday though the exact circumstances surrounding his death…

Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee has slammed the “ridiculous” criticism of Andre Onana after the goalkeeper’s costly mistakes in the Europa League quarter-final draw at Lyon. Onana was at fault for both of…

Mohamed Salah put an end to months of speculation over his future by signing a new two-year contract with Premier League leaders Liverpool on Friday. Salah, 32, has scored 243 goals in 394 appearances for the Reds…

Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana endured a night to forget as two costly mistakes allowed Lyon to snatch a 2-2 draw in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final on Thursday. The Cameroon international…

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe moved closer on Thursday to receiving the 55 million euros ($61 million) in unpaid wages and bonuses he says his former club…

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored one of the great Champions League goals as Paris Saint-Germain came from behind to beat Aston Villa 3-1 in the first leg of their quarter-final tie on Wednesday. Morgan Rogers…

…To join either Chelsea or Man Utd Chelsea’s pursuit of Victor Osimhen has encountered a significant hurdle due…

Arsenal’s 3-0 win over Real Madrid means at least five Premier League teams will play in next season’s Champions League, the English top flight confirmed on Wednesday. The top four sides in the Premier League…

An Inspector of Police, Stephen Enang, slumped and died shortly after watching Arsenal’s emphatic 3–0 win over Spanish giants Real Madrid on Tuesday night in Calabar. The late Enang, a native of Ekori in Yakurr…

Declan Rice scored two scintillating free-kicks as Arsenal beat holders Real Madrid 3-0 in their Champions League quarter final first leg on Tuesday. Mikel Merino added Arsenal’s third goal before Real’s Eduardo…

Nigeria has formally expressed interest in hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Abuja. The Nigerian Olympic Committee, NOC, made the announcement following an executive committee meeting held on 3 April in…

Napoli and Manchester United are in advanced talks over the potential transfer of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen with the Italian club reportedly ready to offer the Red Devils a discount on the player’s release…

Chelsea, Juventus step up chase for Nigerian aceReal Madrid are reportedly considering making a move for Napoli forward Victor Osimhen during this summer’s transfer window. The Nigeria international has been in excellent…

Real Madrid’s recent 1-2 home loss to Valencia has created serious tension within the club, leading to growing doubts about Carlo Ancelotti’s future. As per a report from Fichajes, this latest setback has pushed club…

Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne confirmed on Friday that he will leave the club at the end of the season. De Bruyne, 33, has won 14 major trophies since joining City from Wolfsburg in 2015, including six…

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti’s tax fraud trial wrapped up Thursday in Spain, with public prosecutors maintaining their demand he be jailed for four years and nine months for allegedly hiding income from the…

Victor Osimhen has once again reiterated his desire to give his best to Galatasaray. Osimhen fired a brace to help Galatasaray beat Fenerbahce 2-1 in the quarter-final of the Turkish Cup on Wednesday night.…

La Liga said Wednesday Barcelona did not have the financial capacity to register players Dani Olmo and Pau Victor and still lack it, ahead of a decision by Spain’s sports council (CSD) over the duo’s eligibility to…